Privy 5 San Francisco New/American

The new American cuisine is today as much about fusing the foods of other cultures into the melting pot as providing classic American dishes. Each dish takes time-honored dishes and adds modern touches to form the new American cuisine you'll find is becoming increasingly popular. In this case, new is better and you'll enjoy the innovative flair of the chefs working at these stand out new American cuisine restaurants in the city.

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Spruce

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

Cuisine: American (New)

3640 Sacramento St (between Locust St & Spruce St) San Francisco CA 94118

(415) 931-5100

Spruce is one of the best if not the best contemporary American restaurant in San Francisco. Set in a well-thought-out space that exudes contemporary sophistication, the dining room is separated from the sleek bar area by a wall of glass panels all while housed in a classic industrial feeling venue decorated with a modern touch. Spruce, like it’s name, is a restaurant that provides fresh and organ ... read more >
Chez Panisse

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: Berkeley

Cuisine: American (New), Californian, Mediterranean

1517 Shattuck Avenue between Cedar & Vine Berkeley CA 94709

+1 510 548 5525

Despite the French name, the legendary Chez Panisse serves incredible contemporary American cuisine along with some amazing seafood as well. Nearly everyone has eating at Chez Panisse on their list of things to do in San Francisco and part of that is due to the subtle but inviting scent that makes it a mouthwatering and tantalizing experience once each of the masterfully crafted dishes is placed b ... read more >
Gary Danko

Categories: Night Life, Restaurants

Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Cuisine: American (New)

800 North Point Street (at the corner of Hyde Street) San Francisco CA 94133

+1 415 749 2060

Gary Danko is beautiful and elegant restaurant in San Francisco that is arguably the best dining experience in the city. It is unanimously agreed that the food at Gary Danko is very impressive and to list each magnificently prepared dish could take ages. However, there are some dishes that need to be mentioned. The exquisite lobster salad garnished by persimmons, pistachios, pomegranate, and a gor ... read more >
Zuni Cafe

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: Civic Center

Cuisine: American (New)

1658 Market Street (at Gough Street) San Francisco CA 94102

+1 415 552 2522

Like LeBron James in 2003, Zuni Cafe exceeds all the hype and expectation. When people tell you the roasted chicken at Zuni Cafe is the best you will ever have, you’ll likely be skeptical. However, one bite of this perfectly prepared chicken and you’ll savor all the amazing flavor of this dish. You’ll be hard-pressed to find even one dry spot on this juicy and incredibly satisfying dish. However, ... read more >
Michael Mina

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: Downtown

Cuisine: American (New)

Westin St. Francis 335 Powell Street San Francisco CA 94102

+1 415 397 9222

The three best words to describe this namesake restaurant of renowned chef Michael Mina are: delicious, decadent, and divine. Each and every bite and every mouthwatering spoonful is definitely worth the price of admission. One of the highlights to dining at Michael Mina is their Pre-fixe trio which includes for appetizers the Shellfish Trio of dungeness crab, island oysters, abalone, and the Ahi T ... read more >
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